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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
2
Shipping notices report Barns, Philp & Co and other lines detailing arrivals at Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, and Cooktown. Vessels depart Townsville on Saturdays and Wednesdays, with return legs to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, listing departure times and intermediate ports.
A highly garbled OCR sample presents scattered phrases about meetings, traders, and places. The content mentions dates, titles, colonial context, and various geographic names in a jumbled stream, with no coherent narrative or clear events.
The readable text includes scattered names and numbers with no coherent events or context. No identifiable persons or organizations form a complete news item. the segment appears damaged and unusable for a reliable summary.
Graham and Matheson I M tra Ded advertise as ore buyers. They list head office in Chores Towers and branches in Melbourne Ravess wood Charters Towers, acting as agents for Sulphide Corporation Limited. They seek auriferous argentiferous lead and copper ores and invite quotes for shipments via Cairns depot. Contact Mr T Newton c/o Mesars Samuel Alice and Sona Ltd.
Caikas stock exchange report lists assorted mining shares with fragmented figures for Hampde, Tyrconnell, New Minnie Montana, Oaks, Bowen River Coal, and related interests. Entries show prices and bid asks in a condensed, error‑ridden format, reflecting a snapshot of late Friday trading activity and unsettled quotes.
The excerpt shows a fragmented share market listing with multiple item lines and odd abbreviations. Many entries include breed or ship names and fractional prices. Readable names include Brilliant Bl o wks and Queen Cross with varied prices. others unreadable. The text lacks coherent narrative or full entries.
The Lakadan metal middle fence prices in Sydney in September cover cash copper spot and three month forward prices. Electra bits and Cass 441 high grade spotter prices are noted with forward futures and various bid figures.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention mineral leases, a 25th inet Rothes reference, production of appointment of agent, and individuals including Schrosier and J P Schroder among six members. The readable items are scattered and lack clear actions or outcomes.
A lengthy discussion in The Post condemns party tactics and coercive pressure around conscription and elections. It contrasts Labour and Tory approaches, calls out moral decay in public life, and questions electoral influence and party power.
Fragmented transcript shows MPs arguing over conscription during wartime. Attacks and defenses clash as speakers condemn or defend compulsory service while urging referendum and evaluating government policy. The session ends with the Speaker ordering a withdrawal and the debate adjourned.
An ad from Clark's Model Store touts quality experience moderate prices and fast service for wines spirits and hardware. It lists phone numbers 176 and 350 and invites customers to visit for a square degree selection.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Wednesday event at 2:30 PM with unclear references to Hoare and Nemes Pure. Mentions Emperor Wyer and Reambold Pes, plus a home or shop scene and a chemist named Mir Batert Craig. Readers forecast two chances at 2 with unclear times.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Trinity Baptist, memorial or sermon event, and a gathering renewal. Details are garbled but indicate a church ceremony or service with references to names and locations.
A report from the Mil Laquin suppliers meeting in Bundaberg notes a discussion on the Diciom award and its impact on welfare and the wage infantry of Cremend. The meeting endorsed a resolution sent to the Premier, urging action to harvest and support the industry amid the controversy.
Brisbane dispatch notes continued deadlock in the separandze issue. The Premier plans to travel to Melbourne to meet Mr Hughes and discuss the sugar position. If Hughes is absent, the Premier will consult other Commonwealth authorities. Mr Ryan will appear in Melbourne for the State in stock embarrassments in the High Court.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a sugar award, names such as Dickson, Bem, and Cody appear unclear. The entry lacks coherent event details, dates, or organizations to confirm a specific person, place, or outcome.
In Brisbane on September 17 the Legislative Assembly discussed motions to disallow regulations under the Sugar Cane Prices Act of 1915. The Industrial Arbitration Bill and Commonwealth Powers War Bill passed third readings. Debate on abolishing capital punishment continued with the second reading carried 7 to 14 after a party division. The Land Act Amendment Bill and Constitution Act Amendment Bill faced lengthy debate before the House adjourned at 10.29 pm.
New York September 1 discharge occurs as the railway manager clears the case. Bare Ceane among the elements noted. authorities indicate no material wrongdoing. The report references a direct railway manager and a discharge decision dated September 1.
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